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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.33, 636.89 and 454.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.33, 636.89 and 454.41 is: 625.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.33 : 636.89 = 454.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.33/636.89 = 454.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.33x = 636.89 × 454.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.33x = 289,406.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,406.91/462.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.97

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